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GROWell App Fails to Curb Pregnancy Weight Gain

Mobile health intervention does not significantly reduce excessive gestational weight gain or postpartum weight retention in randomized trial

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    Study examined the GROWell intervention for gestational weight management.

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    Participants were 453 pregnant women with BMI 25-42 kg/m².

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    No significant weight reduction found compared to control group.

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    Both groups had lower GWG and PPWR than national averages.

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    High participant education may influence results.

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    Intervention featured personalized dietary messaging through an app.

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    Future studies should consider timing and cultural tailoring of the program.

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GROWell App Fails to Curb Pregnancy Weight Gain

Mobile health intervention does not significantly reduce excessive gestational weight gain or postpartum weight retention in randomized trial

  • by Alun Evans

  • March 4, 2026

  • 3 min